Music

Grant Ranch Choir – Offered to 3rd-6th Grades.  We meet afterschool from 2:45 – 3:30 on Tuesdays.  We give at least two concerts per year.  Students in choir are eligible for the DPS Citywide Festival.

 5th Grade Band – This is our beginning band.  Instruments offered are flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and percussion.  We give at least two concerts per year.  Students in beginning band are eligible to audition for the DPS Citywide Festival

 Advanced Band – This class is offered as a PBL this year and is open to middle school students who have a year or more experience on their instrument.  We give 2-3 concerts per year.  Students in advanced band are eligible to audition for the DPS Citywide Festival, participate in the DPS Solo/Ensemble Festival, and in the DPS Band Showcase.

 Exploratory Music – This class is open to all middle school students and takes a Modern Band approach to our state standards.  Students will learn the basics of ukulele or guitar, drum set (percussion), bass, keyboard, and vocals.  We will focus on performing music, music theory, creating music, and analyzing/discussing music.